We Believe
As a member congregation of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC) in Atlanta, Georgia we believe and confess our faith in the Triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. To read the full confession of faith by the NALC please click here.
We Worship
We love, adore, and praise God through worship. Our Sunday worship services are family friendly. Children are welcome in worship and participate in a special children’s sermon. We grow in our understanding and faith following the annual cycle of seasons and days observed in commemoration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as we come to church each week.
We Learn
Education is a core principle of the Lutheran Church tradition. Jesus was a teacher. His and the other words written down for us in the Bible are good to know. We hear four readings from the Bible each week during worship, often from the Old Testament, Psalms, the New Testament and one of the four Gospels. We have education classes on Sunday morning for adults and children. On weekdays we have a men's Bible study available via Zoom and a women's circle meets in person for study and fellowship.
We Serve
We live out our faith serving others, both those who come to our church and those who will never come. Jesus tells us to care for the poor, to be helpful to those in need. Running community food drives for a local food pantry (Toco Hills Community Alliance), participating in the NALC Disaster Response "Stuff the Truck" events and serving with our gifts and talents in our local communities are some examples of what we do.
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Our financial donations have supported several local charities:
Small Groups You Can Join
Find opportunities to connect with others through small groups where good relationships are developed and individual support is provided.
Monday Morning Men's Bible Study – Join us from 7-8AM Mondays to read and discuss various books of the Bible. The Zoom link for the weekly session is listed in the church bulletin and newsletter.
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Women's Circle - Women's circles are small groups of women who meet for Christian fellowship, Bible study, and mission outreach. It's an environment where you can connect as friends and grow spiritually.
Ministry Teams - Ministry teams offer an opportunity to volunteer in the church and meet people. No experience required. Teams include Music, Social Ministry, Education, and more.
Our Pastor
The Rev. Mark S. Beatty
Pastor Mark was ordained in 1999, serving Lutheran congregations from Georgia to Oregon, and now excitedly joins Saint Martin as a newly certified NALC pastor. He and Dena have been married 29 years and live in Marietta. They have two children, Lauren (19) who is attending Berry College and Brandon (17), a senior in high school at Lassiter. They also have a third child of sorts, a joyful 90-lb Rhodesian Ridgeback named Ryder. To get a brief sense of Pastor, a few favorite Bible verses include: Psalm 118:24 (“This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it”), John 10:10 (Our Lord Jesus says “I came that they might have life, and have it abundantly”), and 1st Corinthians 13 (“And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love”). In addition to a deep love for God and family, Pastor Mark loves fitness and enjoys working out at the gym and swimming, seeing the physical as a connection to spiritual and emotional health. This doesn’t preclude ice cream and chocolate, however. His personal mission statement for numerous years is the following: “Live Abundantly, Love Deeply, and Leave This Place As Good As or Better Than You Found It.” Feel free to ask him about his personal mission statement, or about pretty much anything (including cars, though you might want to set aside extra time if you bring up car talk). He especially likes questions and thoughts on God, life, and purpose.
